Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
quadrifaria
ID:
426504

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kirk

Source:
ksu

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 28: 521 (1895 publ. 1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000425836



Common Names

  • Veronica quadrifaria
  • Four-leaved Speedwell
  • Four-leaved Gypsyweed


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Description

Veronica quadrifaria (also called Four-leaved Speedwell, among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and temperate Asia. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands, and prefers moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Veronica quadrifaria is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a groundcover and for erosion control. It has attractive blue flowers and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Veronica quadrifaria is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, brown, oblong seed with a pointed end. The seedlings are small, green, grass-like plants.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veronica quadrifaria is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It has small, bright green leaves and produces small, blue flowers in late spring and early summer. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or division. Cuttings should be taken in early spring and placed in moist, well-drained soil. Division should be done in early spring or late summer. The plant can be divided into several sections and replanted in the same area.

Where to Find Veronica quadrifaria

Veronica quadrifaria is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa, and can be found in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.

Veronica quadrifaria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica quadrifaria?

Veronica quadrifaria

What type of plant is Veronica quadrifaria?

Herb

Where is Veronica quadrifaria found?

Europe

Species in the Veronica genus

Veronica capsellicarpa, Veronica cardiocarpa, Veronica chamaepithyoides, Veronica canbyi, Veronica canterburiensis, Veronica cetikiana, Veronica chamaedrys, Veronica carsei, Veronica carstensensis, Veronica cassinioides, Veronica ceratocarpa, Veronica catenata, Veronica caucasica, Veronica consolatae, Veronica brachysiphon, Veronica borisovae, Veronica bozakmanii, Veronica bishopiana, Veronica biloba, Veronica bogosensis, Veronica bollonsii, Veronica birleyi, Veronica callitrichoides, Veronica cachemirica, Veronica caespitosa, Veronica calycina, Veronica campylopoda, Veronica californica, Veronica bucharica, Veronica breviracemosa, Veronica buchananii, Veronica bullii, Veronica bungei, Veronica daranica, Veronica dabneyi, Veronica debilis, Veronica cuneifolia, Veronica cupressoides, Veronica cymbalaria, Veronica filiformis, Veronica fedtschenkoi, Veronica ferganica, Veronica davisii, Veronica filifolia, Veronica decorosa, Veronica decumbens, Veronica euphrasiifolia, Veronica farinosa, Veronica evenosa, Veronica fairfieldii,

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Thomas Kirk (1828-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kirk' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:812549-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].